Classroom Assistant - Temporary (Carnation)

Temporary Classroom Assistant

$22.30 per hour

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10:30 to 4:00 (5 hours per day/20 hours per week); with occasional Fridays

School year based breaks and holidays off

Encompass is hiring a Temporary Classroom Assistant at the Encompass Carnation Preschool in Carnation, Washington!

There is a strong likelihood that this temporary position will be extended, pending program assessment.

Fulfill your passion for working with children with diverse needs.

• Work with a team of creative educators, alongside speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists who collaborate to support every child.
• Be a part of an early learning program that supports over 100 children in Snoqualmie Valley every year to be fully prepared for kindergarten and beyond.

SCOPE: In this role, you will assist teachers by providing classroom support in the Early Learning Center program environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
• Manage children's activities and projects as needed.
• Maintain open communication with coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report any suspected abuse to supervisor.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment; administer first aid in a timely manner when needed.
• Attend inservice and staff meetings when necessary.
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)

• High school diploma or GED
• One year work or volunteer work in a food service operation
• Experience working with young children
• Ability to adhere to safety practices and procedures as required by state and federal laws
• Ability to perform the tasks and functions as required by the job including implementing age appropriate programs and activities and provide positive reinforcement to children
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES

Prior to First Day of Employment:

• TB screening and MMR Documentation
• Department of Child, Youth, and Family Services Portable Background Check
• MERIT Registration and obtain a STARS ID.
• Food and Beverage Handler's Permit

Required within 45 days of hire:

• First aid and CPR card
• Active Supervision/Safe Arrival and Departure
• Child Guidance and Support
• Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Standards of Conduct
• Universal Precautions/Blood Borne Pathogens

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position will require extended standing or physical activity. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Encompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational and therapeutic services to all children in our communities.

Encompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non job related medical condition or handicap.